QUETTA(Ghulam Yasin); Flour Crisis Looms as Mill Owners Extend Strike Amid Tax Dispute, As the nationwide strike by flour mill owners enters its third day, concerns over an imminent flour shortage grip local markets across the country. The strike, initiated in protest against withholding tax policies, has led to widespread shutdowns of flour mills, disrupting supply chains and prompting fears of scarcity.
The Flour Mills Association has expressed dismay over the government’s lack of engagement on their demands, highlighting a growing rift over tax regulations affecting mill operations.
In Balochistan, including Quetta, all flour mills remain shuttered, intensifying worries as wheat grinding halts and flour prices surge dramatically by up to Rs. 1000. The ripple effects extend to food establishments and tandoors, grappling with increased operational costs and forced to raise bread prices amidst economic uncertainties.
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Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) defended the tax measures, citing the need to regulate earnings from flour milling, a sector known for substantial profits. The standoff continues as stakeholders brace for further developments amid mounting economic pressures.
